Stewed Chayote
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
directions
- Quarter the chayote.
- Remove and discard the center seed of each.
- Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the chayote, and boil for 5 minutes.
- Drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.
- Cook the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes longer.
- Add the chayote, tomatoes, and water.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
- NOTE: If you can't locate chayotes (usually found in the tropical or exotic produce section), try using zucchini or cucumbers (yes, cucumbers can be cooked like zucchini).
- These are the closest matches to chayote, taste- and texture-wise.
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Reviews
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This was a great way to cook chayotes! It would be great for a spring or summer day, and goes great with chicken. If you're avoiding the salad/veggie seasoning, I'd recommend adding in something acceptable for your particular diet - the chayotes are great, but the flavor is pretty mild. I used oregano & white pepper, and it came out great!
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My child carer gave me some chayote from her garden the other day. I knew I liked them, but had no idea how to cook them so I looked on here and found this recipe. I had everything but the salad seasoning (I haven't heard of that here in Aus) but I made it with a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning instead, and it worked really well! I served it as a side with home made chicken schnitzel and it went perfectly well! Delicious. Thanks Muffin Goddess for this excellent recipe.
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